Just checked the temperature gauge and it read: Bloody ridiculous. Also known as 34 I think. In any case too hot for this pregnant lady who has run out of Frosty Fruits. At least it's been good drying weather. I have done 5 loads today and currently sitting on the line are....BABY CLOTHES!!! For my … [Read more...]
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Sunday arvo baking session: Lemonade scones
November 9, 2014 by 41 Comments
Daisy is about to start her annual 2 week swim school program at School tomorrow. I don't know if it's a small country school thing, but every year for 2 weeks they go swimming every day and get their swimming skills up. It's one thing I have completely dropped the ball on...swimming lessons. While … [Read more...]
Things I like {the 29th October 2014 edition}
October 29, 2014 by 29 Comments
: Big school orientation started this morning. We have a few hours over the next 3 Wednesdays and there was a certain 5 year old HANGING to get there this morning. We had a few tears during the National Anthem (I don't blame you Harps I was crying too) but then she was off for 2 hours without a care … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 56 {the iphone edition}
October 3, 2014 by 32 Comments
I have pretty much nothing left in my brain so today's post will consist of photos from my phone with pithy observations attached. You see it's nearing the end of the school holidays, I have been dealing with a puppy, organising a festival on this weekend and working. See? Nothing. Left. Did … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 17th September 2014 edition}
September 17, 2014 by 19 Comments
Being home. Fancy hotels and time alone with your partner is VERY special, but there's no place like it. I feel more like me when we are all together than any other time. Freshly planted pots thanks to Mum who stayed on the weekend with the girls. THANK YOU MUM! All that new spring … [Read more...]
7 Good things about being a grown up
September 4, 2014 by 77 Comments
Sometimes being a grown up just plain SUCKS. There's bills to pay, insurances, car registrations, mortgages, rent, loan repayments, grocery bills, school fees...it's endless. Then there is having to get up and go to work, or wipe someones bottom, or get into swimmers and go through a kids swimming … [Read more...]
Things I like {The Birthday edition}
August 20, 2014 by 24 Comments
Birthday pressies can be a tricky business can they not? Whilst I love choosing them for others I am TERRIBLE at offering useful and meaningful birthday suggestions for myself. So I don't. Which and potentially lead to disappointment because I usually expect people to read my mind. What's with that? … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 4th August 2014 edition}
August 4, 2014 by 40 Comments
: A sunny winters day with a light breeze a blowin'...perfect for my washing that needed to be done today (all 5 loads of it...sheesh). It's been FREEZING down here this weekend (down to almost -7 at night and heavy frosts) : A new book basket filled to the brim with library books (that are … [Read more...]
Gone to QLD…
June 1, 2014 by 32 Comments
I've hightailed it north to the beautiful Queensland destination of Noosa this afternoon. Or as I like to call it, Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooosa. We have come away for our annual conference for our agency with all our fellow bloggers. Tourism Queensland have turned it on for us with an amazing … [Read more...]
3 quick things
May 27, 2014 by 84 Comments
You guys, I want to introduce you to a new, and VERY much loved member of our family... I have researched and pondered this purchase for years....and now the time has come. My Mum had an electrolux rechargeable vac, and I know a few other friends who had them and they worked fine...until … [Read more...]
7 things to do before people come to stay overnight
May 12, 2014 by 55 Comments
Having done this just a few times since we moved to the country I thought that I’d share with you some things I do before we have people come to stay for the weekend. 1. Wash all bed linen and make beds I try and make the beds with the freshest clean sheets I have. If I’ve got time I will wash … [Read more...]
Lucky Ones
May 6, 2014 by 12 Comments
The other week we were at the pub on a Thursday night as we usually are. It’s the locals night at the pub – a chance to catch up with people – you never know who will be in. There’s a raffle (which there may have to be an ICAC investigation into as we always seem to win it), always a few glasses of … [Read more...]
Annoying little things…
April 27, 2014 by 53 Comments
It's very wonderful being married isn't it? Sharing our lives with one person who we spend our days with. Being comforted. Laughing with them. Supporting them. Sleeping with them. Eating with them. Cleaning up after them. Living with their annoying little habits... Yesterday afternoon I worked on … [Read more...]
Things I like {The beach holiday edition}
April 23, 2014 by 22 Comments
1. Change of scene. Change of pines. Change of flowers. No sign of autumn here. 2. The fact that it feels like summer. It does! It's almost May! 3. Leftovers from Easter that just keep on giving. 4. Whole mornings (and even a little afternoon) spent at the beach. 5. … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 15th April 2014 edition}
April 15, 2014 by 40 Comments
1. School holidays and the fact that we are now on/in them. This means sleep ins. Later nights. No running around in the mornings. Time with the kids and the tricky balance of still trying to get work and other stuff done. 2. Late starts. We just had breakfast at 9.45am and that makes me … [Read more...]
Sustainable lunch for one
March 26, 2014 by 53 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Woolworths have recently changed their fishing methods for Select tuna and it’s something they should be proud of! As Greenpeace reported last month “By the end of this year, all of Woolworths 'Select' tuna will be caught one-by-one with a pole and line, and by 2015 … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 25th March 2014 edition}
March 25, 2014 by 41 Comments
If you were to see me in person today you might just catch a glimpse of a small, dark cloud that is following me around my head today. I'm cranky and negative and I don't like it. In fact, there's not much I DO like about today. I did manage to find 13 things though, I reckon there probably is … [Read more...]
Purl one
March 23, 2014 by 51 Comments
No one panic. But I have to tell you that last night I engaged in an activity that looks a lot like craft. I know, I was just as shocked as you are. The first thing I know I invite a girlfriend around for some Prosecco and a movie on a Saturday night as Rob was away for the weekend and the … [Read more...]
Good old fashioned update
March 22, 2014 by 27 Comments
Most days I'm on here writing musings, what's happening, goals, plans etc and it occurred to me that sometimes I never go back to them so you would never know where we are at. Which might not be a concern for most people, but I thought I'd pull together a good old fashioned update. You know kind of … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 7th March 2014 edition}
March 7, 2014 by 27 Comments
1. New spectacles for their clarity. I even have prescription sunglasses now (they have a touch of the crazy old woman about them too). Because I am 87. I tell you what, having the right prescription is like taking a big old swill of a G&T...you can just feel your eyes relax. 2. Finding … [Read more...]
